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SB 1990

FAMILIES-INTENDED PARENTS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

SB 1990 clarifies Illinois law to establish legal parental rights for intended parents in assisted reproduction cases like surrogacy.

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Bill Summary · SB 1990

Legislative bill overview

SB 1990 proposes changes to Illinois law regarding parental recognition and family law as it relates to intended parents in assisted reproduction cases. The bill appears designed to clarify legal parentage for individuals who use reproductive technologies like surrogacy or egg/sperm donation. This would establish clearer pathways for intended parents to be recognized as legal parents under state law.

Why is this important

Illinois residents using assisted reproductive technologies currently navigate ambiguous legal territory regarding parentage establishment. Clear statutory language would provide certainty for families created through surrogacy or donor conception and could affect inheritance rights, medical decision-making authority, and social security benefits. This also impacts fertility clinics and surrogacy arrangements operating within the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: Disagreement may exist over who qualifies as "intended parents" and whether protections extend equally to all family structures (single parents, same-sex couples, unmarried partners)
  • Surrogacy commercialization concerns: Some may oppose provisions that facilitate paid surrogacy arrangements, citing exploitation risks or ethical objections
  • Biological parent rights: Potential tension between intended parent recognition and the rights/responsibilities of biological parents, donors, or surrogates, particularly regarding contact or custody claims

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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